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Low Viscosity, Highly Flocculated Triamcinolone Acetonide
Suspensions for Intravitreal Injection
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to injectable formulations used for treating
diseases or conditions of the eye. More particularly, the present invention
relates to suspension formulations that have a low viscosity and are highly
(i.e. loosely) flocculated. The suspension formulations comprise the steroid
triamcinolone or other poorly soluble drug compound.
Background of the Invention
Injectable compositions containing triamcinolone acetonide have been
available for many years. Commercial products include Kenalog -10 Injection
(triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension, USP) and Kenalog -40
Injection (triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension, USP), which are
marketed by Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. These products contain 10 mg/ml or
40 mg/ml of triamcinolone acetonide, respectively. According to its package
insert, Kenalog-40 Injection is approved for certain intramuscular and intra-
articular uses. Where oral therapy is not feasible or is temporarily
undesirable
in the judgment of the physician, Kenalog-40 Injection is indicated for
intramuscular use in certain cases for endocrine disorders, rheumatic
disorders, collagen diseases, dermatologic diseases, allergic states,
ophthalmic diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, respiratory diseases,
hematologic disorders, neoplastic diseases, and edematous state. The
specific approved ophthalmic indication is "[s]evere chronic allergic and
inflammatory processes involving the eye, such as: herpes zoster
ophthalmicus; iritis; iridocyclitis; chorioretinitis; diffuse posterior
uveitis and
choroiditis; optic neuritis; sympathetic ophthalmia; and anterior segment
inflammation. Kenalog-40 Injection is indicated for intra-articular or
intrabursal
administration, and for injection into tendon sheaths, as adjunctive therapy
for
short-term administration (to tide the patient over an acute episode or
exacerbation) in the following conditions: synovitis of osteoarthritis;
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rheumatoid arthritis; acute and subacute bursitis; acute gouty arthritis;
epicondylitis; acute nonspecific tenosynovitis; and posttraumatic
osteoarthritis.
Recently, the use of Kenalog -40 Injection to treat diabetic macular
edema, has been growing more common. In this use, the product is injected
into the vitreous of patients suffering from diabetic macular edema. In some
cases, the product is processed by the physician or pharmacy in an attempt to
remove the preservative that is present in the Kenalog-40 Injection
formulation supplied by Bristol-Myers Squib Co. (i.e., benzyl alcohol) because
the preservative may be irritating to the vitreous and tissues in the
posterior
segment of the eye. Additionally, the commercially available product must be
used immediately after it is shaken to avoid settling; the package insert
reads
as follows: "After withdrawal [from the shaken product vial], inject without
delay to prevent settling in the syringe."
What is needed is an improved triamcinolone acetonide suspension
composition that is suitable for injection into the eye, does not settle
rapidly,
and can be easily injected through a small needle that offers the potential
for
a self-sealing puncture wound (e.g., 27-gauge or 30-gauge).
Summary of the Invention
The present invention provides improved triamcinolone acetonide
suspension compositions that are particularly suited for injection into the
eye.
The improved aqueous suspension compositions have excellent settling
characteristics, are easily resuspended with gentle-shaking, are preservative-
free, and are capable of being smoothly and easily injected through 30-gauge
needles. In addition, the suspension compositions of the present invention
can be terminally sterilized by autoclaving. The suspension compositions are
also suitable for poorly soluble drugs other than triamcinolone.
Among other factors, the present invention is based on the finding that
a suspension composition of triamcinolone acetonide that has improved
settling characteristics relative to the currently available Kenalog-40
Injection
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triamcinolone acetonide composition can be obtained. The present invention is
also
based on the finding that a triamcinolone acetonide suspension composition
containing a relatively low amount of surfactant has superior flocculation
properties,
relative to the currently available Kenalog-40 Injection composition, while
still being
both easily processed during manufacturing, transfer and filling operations,
and easily
extruded through a 27-gauge to 30-gauge needle.
In one aspect, the invention relates to an aqueous suspension
composition for injection into the eye, wherein the suspension composition
does not
contain a preservative, has a pH from 6 - 7.5, a viscosity of 2 - 12 cps, and
a Degree
of Flocculation greater than 5, and wherein the suspension composition
consists
essentially of: a) 3.5 - 4.5% (w/v) triamcinolone acetonide having a mean
volume
diameter of 3 - 10 pm; b) 0.45 - 0.55% (w/v) sodium carboxymethylcellulose; c)
0.002
- 0.02% (w/v) polysorbate 80; d) one or more pharmaceutically acceptable
chloride
salts as tonicity-adjusting agents in a total amount sufficient to cause the
suspension
composition to have an osmolality from 250 - 350 mOsm; e) a buffering agent;
f)
water for injection; and g) optionally a pH-adjusting agent to adjust the pH
to 6 - 7.5.
In another aspect, the invention relates to an aqueous suspension
composition for injection into the eye, wherein the suspension composition
does not
contain a preservative, has a pH from 6 - 7.9, a viscosity of 2 - 12 cps, and
a Degree
of Flocculation greater than 5, and wherein the suspension composition
consists
essentially of: a) 0.5 to 8.0% (w/v) of a poorly soluble drug, wherein the
drug has a
mean volume diameter of 3 - 10 pm; b) 0.45 - 0.55% (w/v) sodium
carboxymethylcellulose; c) 0.002 - 0.02% (w/v) polysorbate 80 or tyloxapol; d)
one or
more pharmaceutically acceptable chloride salts as tonicity-adjusting agents;
e) water
for injection; f) optionally a buffering agent; and g) optionally a pH-
adjusting agent to
adjust the pHto6-7.9.
In another aspect, the invention relates to use of a suspension
composition consisting essentially of: a) 0.5 to 8.0% (w/v) of a poorly
soluble drug,
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wherein the drug has a mean volume diameter of 3 - 10 pm; b) 0.45 - 0.55%
(w/v)
sodium carboxymethylcellulose; c) 0.002 - 0.02% (w/v) polysorbate 80 or
tyloxapol; d) one or more pharmaceutically acceptable chloride salts as
tonicity-
adjusting agents; e) water for injection; f) optionally a buffering agent; and
g) optionally a pH-adjusting agent to adjust the pH to 6 - 7.9, for treating
an
ophthalmic disorder comprising administering by intravitreal injection.
In another aspect, the invention relates to use of a suspension
composition consisting essentially of: a) 0.5 to 8.0% (w/v) of a poorly
soluble drug,
wherein the drug has a mean volume diameter of 3 - 10 pm; b) 0.45 - 0.55%
(w/v)
sodium carboxymethylcellulose; c) 0.002 - 0.02% (w/v) polysorbate 80 or
tyloxapol; d) one or more pharmaceutically acceptable chloride salts as
tonicity-
adjusting agents; e) water for injection; f) optionally a buffering agent; and
g) optionally a pH-adjusting agent to adjust the pH to 6 - 7.9, for enhancing
visualization of the vitreous during vitrectomy.
Detailed Description of the Invention
Unless indicated otherwise, all ingredient amounts are expressed on
a weight/volume percent basis.
In a preferred embodiment, the aqueous suspension compositions of
the present invention consist essentially of triamcinolone acetonide,
carboxymethylcellulose, polysorbate 80, a pharmaceutically-acceptable tonicity-
adjusting chloride salt, a buffering agent and water for injection.
Triamcinolone acetonide is a steroid that can be made by known
methods and is commercially available in micronized forms. The triamcinolone
acetonide should be sized so that mean volume diameter is 3 - 10 pm. Sizing
techniques, such as ball-milling, are known and can be used to attain these
particle size and distribution requirements. The suspension compositions of
the
present invention contain from 35 - 45 mg/ml (3.5 - 4.5%) of triamcinolone
acetonide, preferably 40 mg/ml (4.0%) of triamcinolone acetonide.
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In addition to triamcinolone acetonide, the suspension compositions
of the present invention contain 0.45 - 0.55% sodium carboxymethylcellulose
("CMC"). Preferably, the compositions contain 0.5% CMC. CMC is commercially
available from a variety of sources in different grades. For example,
low (7LF PH), medium (7MF PH) and high (7HF PH) viscosity grades of CMC are
available from Hercules Inc. The CMC ingredient included in the compositions
of
the present invention is preferably a low viscosity
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grade, such that the viscosity of a 2% solution of the CMC in water at 25 C
is
25 - 50 cps. (as measured using a Brookfield LVT viscometer with a CP-42
spindle at 60 rpm).
The compositions of the present invention have a viscosity of 2 - 12
cps, preferably 2 - 9 cps, and most preferably 2 - 8 cps. They settle slowly
and resuspend readily. This relatively low viscosity ensures that the product
is easily processed during manufacturing, transfer and filling operations, and
is easily extruded through 27-gauge or 30-gauge needles.
Generally, pharmaceutical suspension compositions contain a
surfactant to wet and disperse drug particles, and the amount of surfactant
used is generally greater than the amount needed to fully wet the individual
particles because such an excess helps make the particles easy to disperse.
However, it can be extremely difficult to achieve a high degree of
flocculation.
The amount of polysorbate 80 used in Kenalog-40 is 0.04%. However,
it was found that if the surfactant concentration is significantly lower,
e.g.,
0.015%, the particles form loose floccules, thereby resulting in a high degree
of flocculation. The low viscosity and high degree of flocculation of the
compositions of the present invention ensures that they redisperse or
resuspend easily upon gentle shaking. The compositions of the present
invention therefore contain a reduced concentration of surfactant, relative to
Kenalog-40. More specifically, the compositions of the present invention
contain 0.002 - 0.02 % polysorbate 80. Preferably, the compositions contain
0.01 - 0.02 % polysorbate 80, and most preferably the compositions contain
0.015% polysorbate 80.
As used herein, "Degree of Flocculation" means the ratio of final
sediment volume (i.e., as a percentage of the total volume) to particle
concentration. For example, a suspension with a 4% particle (drug)
concentration and a final sediment volume of 8% would have a Degree of
Flocculation of 2. Similarly, a suspension composition with a 4% particle
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concentration and a final sediment volume of 20% would have a Degree of
Flocculation of 5, and the same composition with a final sediment volume of
40% would have a Degree of Flocculation of 10.
The final sediment volume is the sediment volume (i.e., percentage of
total volume) after prolonged room-temperature storage and does not
significantly change with additional storage time. The final sediment volume
can be reached quickly for low viscosity suspensions, e.g. in several hours to
a few days, but it can take days or weeks to reach final sediment volume for
medium to high viscosity systems.
Sediment volume can be determined as follows: place 10 mL of the
suspension composition in a 10 mL graduated cylinder and record the
sediment volume as a function of time. For example, if the sediment is up to 1
mL mark on the graduated cylinder, it represents a sediment volume of 10%.
If this does not change significantly with additional storage time, then it is
used as final sediment volume.
The compositions of the present invention have a Degree of
Flocculation greater than 5, preferably greater than 6, and most preferably
greater than 7.
The compositions of the present invention also comprise one or more
pharmaceutically acceptable chloride salts as tonicity-adjusting agents. The
most preferred chloride salt is sodium chloride. Preferably, the compositions
comprise more than one chloride salt. In a most preferred embodiment, the
compositions comprise sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride,
and magnesium chloride. The tonicity-adjusting agents are present in a total
amount sufficient to provide the compositions of the present invention with an
osmolality of 250 - 350 mOsm. In one embodiment, the compositions
comprise 0.4 - 0.6% sodium chloride, 0.05 - 0.1 % potassium chloride, 0.04 -
0.06 % calcium chloride, and 0.01 - 0.04 % magnesium chloride.
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If necessary, the suspension compositions of the present invention also
contain a pH-adjusting agent, such as NaOH or HCI to adjust the pH of the
compositions to pH 6 - 7.5. The suspension compositions contain a
pharmaceutically acceptable buffering agent to maintain the pH of the
compositions within the range of 6 - 7.5. Suitable buffering agents include
sodium acetate and sodium citrate. Preferably, the compositions contain a
combination of sodium acetate and sodium citrate.
The suspension compositions of the present invention are preferably
packaged in unit dose containers, such as glass or plastic vials. The
suspension compositions can also be packaged in pre-filled syringes or
cartridges.
As used herein, injection "into the posterior segment of the eye"
includes, but is not limited to, injection into the vitreous body, injection
into or
beneath the sclera, and injection external to the vitreous and beneath the
Tenon's capsule.
In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method of
treating macular edema including but not limited to diabetic macular edema,
or retinal vein occlusion, including central and branch retinal vein
occlusions,
comprising injecting into the posterior segment of the eye the suspension
composition described above. In another embodiment, the present invention
relates to a method of treating post-surgical inflammation comprising
injecting
into the anterior segment of the eye the suspension composition described
above. In still another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method
of treating an ophthalmic disease or condition in the posterior segment of the
eye, including but not limited to macular degeneration, comprising injecting
into the posterior segment of the eye the suspension composition described
above. For these embodiments in which a disease or condition of the eye is
treated, the compositions of the present invention are preferably injected
(e.g.,
into the vitreous or other locations in the posterior segment of the eye, or
into
the anterior chamber) so as to deliver an initial dose of 4 mg of
triamcinolone
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acetonide (e.g., 100 microliters of 40 mg/mL suspension composition), with
subsequent dosage as needed over the course of treatment.
In yet another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method
of enhancing visualization of the vitreous during vitrectomy procedures. In
this embodiment, the composition of the present invention is administered
intravitreally so as to deliver 1 to 4 mg of triamcinolone acetonide (e.g., 25
-
100 microliters of 40 mg/mL suspension composition).
In another embodiment, the present invention relates to suspension
compositions of poorly soluble drugs other than triamcinolone. As used
herein, a "poorly soluble drug" is a drug that has a solubility at 22 C of
less
than 1 mg/mL at pH 7.5 in phosphate buffered saline. The suspension
compositions consist essentially of the poorly soluble drug compound,
carboxymethylcelIulose, polysorbate 80 or tyloxapol, a pharmaceutically-
acceptable tonicity-adjusting chloride salt, optionally a buffering agent,
optionally a pH-adjusting agent, and water for injection. The suspension
compositions have a pH from 6 - 7.9, a viscosity of 2 - 12 cps, and a Degree
of Flocculation greater than 5. Preferably, the suspension compositions
consist essentially of:
a) 0.5 to 8.0 % (w/v) of a poorly soluble drug, wherein the drug has a
mean volume diameter of 3 - 10 pm;
b) 0.45 - 0.55 % (w/v) sodium carboxymethylcellulose;
c) 0.002 - 0.02 % (w/v) polysorbate 80 or tyloxapol;
d) one or more pharmaceutically acceptable chloride salts as tonicity-
adjusting agents;
e) water for injection;
f) optionally a buffering agent; and
g) optionally a pH-adjusting agent to adjust the pH to 6 - 7.9.
The preferred concentration of polysorbate 80 or tyloxapol is 0.002 -
0.01% for compositions with a poorly soluble drug compound concentration
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ranging from 0.5 - 2%. The preferred concentration of polysorbate 80 or
tyloxapol is 0.01 - 0.02% for compositions with poorly soluble drug compound
concentration ranging from 2 - 8%.
In one embodiment, poorly soluble drugs may be drugs for treating
macular edema, retinal vein occlusion, geographic atrophy, dry age related
macular degeneration, or wet age related macular degeneration. One
example of such a poorly soluble drug is tandospirone.
The present invention also relates to a method of treating an
ophthalmic disorder comprising administering by intravitreal injection a
suspension composition consisting essentially of:
a) 0.5 to 8.0 % (w/v) of a poorly soluble drug, wherein the drug has a
mean volume diameter of 3 - 10 pm;
b) 0.45 - 0.55 % (w/v) sodium carboxymethylcellulose;
c) 0.002 - 0.02 % (w/v) polysorbate 80 or tyloxapol;
d) one or more pharmaceutically acceptable chloride salts as tonicity-
adjusting agents;
e) water for injection;
f) optionally a buffering agent; and
g) optionally a pH-adjusting agent to adjust the pH to 6 - 7.9.
Certain embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the following
examples.
Example 1:
The composition of Kenalog -40 is shown in Table 1.1 below. It contains 4%
triamcinolone acetonide and 0.04% polysorbate 80. The viscosity of this
suspension is about 14 cps.
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The particle size data for several lots was measured by laser light
diffraction
(Microtrac S3000) and is shown in Table 1.2. The median particle size of the
various lots of Kenalog-40 ranged from 13 to 22 pm.
The force required to extrude the Kenalog -40 suspension through a one-half
inch 30 gauge needle attached to a 1 mL tuberculin syringe is provided in
Table 1.3. The results show that Kenlaog-40 suspension plugged the 30
gauge needle. The force required was quite variable and high. The plugging
of the needle is due to the large particle size of this suspension.
The Kenalog -40 suspension composition was determined to have a final
sediment volume of about 14% and therefore has a Degree of Flocculation of
3.5. Thus, this suspension is only lightly flocculated, relative to the
suspension
compositions of the present invention.
Table 1.1: KENALOG-40 Composition
KENALOG-40
Component
WN%
Triamcinolone 4
Acetonide
CarboxymethylcelIulose 0.75
Sodium
Polysorbate 80 0.04
Benzyl Alcohol 0.99
Sodium Chloride 0.75
Sodium Hydroxide 5.0 to 7.5
and/or
H drochloric Acid
Water for Injection s to 100%
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Table 1.2: Particle Size Data for Six Lots of KENALOG-40, measured
using Microtrac
Manufacturer Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size
Lot Number (pm) x 10 (pm) x 50 (pm) x 90
(Expiration Date) (by Microtrac) (by Microtrac) (by Microtrac
5L01206 5.0 20.2 50.0
(10/2007)
61319016 3.5 13.6 38.6
(02/2008)
6D16625 4.3 21.1 57.4
(04/2008)
6F11285 3.4 13.6 40.9
(04/2008)
6F1 5845 5.6 21.7 54.0
(04/2008)
6D18800 4.2 15.7 41.6
(04/2008)
Table 1.3: Extrusion Force Data For Kenalog-40
(1 mL Tuberculin Syringe with 30 GA x1/2" needle)
Formulation Average Load Maximum Load
Description lbs force lbs force
(Standard
Deviation)
Kenalog 40 5.33 10.2 (Plugged in
mg/mL (4.457) 4 out of 10
lot 6F1 1285 samples)
Exp 04/08
Example 2
Triamcinolone acetonide suspensions with different concentrations of
polysorbate 80 but without CMC were prepared as shown in Table 2.1. The
mean volume particle size of the triamcinolone acetonide substance used in
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these compositions was 5 - 6 pm (measured using a Microtrac S3000
instrument).
A settling study was carried out on these formulations by placing 10 mL
samples of each of them in separate 10 mL graduated cylinders and recording
sediment volume as a function of time. Kenalog -40 was studied as a control.
The results are provided in Table 2.2. These results show that 4%
triamcinolone formulations with polysorbate 80 concentrations less than
0.02% have high final sediment volumes. For these compositions, the
sediment volume stabilized within a day and did not change for 7 days. The
Degree of Flocculation for these samples ranged from 9.5 to 13.5, indicating
that the compositions are highly flocculated. However, the formulations with a
polysorbate 80 concentration of 0.02% and higher formed a compact
sediment layer at the bottom of the graduated cylinder. The sediment volume
in those cases was less than 10% and the Degree of Flocculation was around
2. Thus, formulations with a polysorbate 80 concentration ? 0.02% are not
highly flocculated.
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Example 3
Compositions of 4% triamcinolone acetonide suspensions with 0.015% polysorbate
80 and different concentrations of CMC are described in Table 3.1 below. The
mean
volume particle size of the triamcinolone acetonide substance used in these
compositions was 5 - 6 pm (measured using a Microtrac S3000 instrument).
A settling study was carried out on these formulations by placing 10 mL
samples of
each of them in separate 10 mL graduated cylinders and recording sediment
volume
as a function of time. The results are provided in Table 3.2. The Degree of
Flocculation in every case is > 10. Thus, these compositions are
representative
examples of the highly flocculated compositions of the present invention.
Table 3.1: Compositions of Triamcinolone Injection With CMC
Composition G H I J
Triamcinolone 4% 4% 4% 4%
Polysorbate 80 0.015% 0.015% 0.015% 0.015%
Carboxymethylcellulose 0% 0.25% 0.5% 0.75%
sodium (7LFPH)
Sodium Chloride 0.64% 0.64% 0.64% 0.64%
Potassium Chloride 0.075% 0.075% 0.075% 0.075%
Calcium Chloride Dih drate 0.048% 0.048% 0.048% 0.048%
Magnesium Chloride 0.03% 0.03% 0.03% 0.03%
Hexah drate
Sodium Acetate Trih drate 0.39% 0.39% 0.39% 0.39%
Sodium Citrate Dih drate 0.17% 0.17% 0.17% 0.17%
Sodium Hydroxide and/or Adjust pH Adjust pH to Adjust pH to Adjust pH
Hydrochloric Acid to 6.8 6.8 6.8 to 6.8
Water for Injection s to 100% s to 100% gs to 100% s to 100%
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Table 3.2: Settling Study of Triamcinolone Acetonide Suspensions with
0.015% Polysorbate 80 at different CMC concentrations
Time Point Settling Phase in each 10 mL Volumetric Cylinder
(Sedimentation Volume%)
Composition G H I J
Polysorbate 80 0.015% 0.015% 0.015% 0.015%
Concentration
Carboxymethyl 0% 0.25% 0.5% 0.75%
Cellulose
Sodium, 7LFPH
concentration
Initial Homogenous: Homogenous: Homogenous: Homogenous:
(0 minutes) 10 mL 10 mL 10 mL 10 mL
minutes Sediment: Sediment: Sediment: Sediment: 0
9.0 mL 90% 9.8 mL 98% 9.9 mL (99%)
minutes Sediment: Sediment: Sediment: Sediment:
8.2 mL 82% 9.8 mL 98% 9.6 mL (96%) 9.8 mL (98%)
minutes Sediment: Sediment: Sediment: Sediment:
6.4 mL 64% 9.0 mL 90% 9.2 mL (92%) 9.6 mL (96%)
minutes Sediment: Sediment: Sediment: Sediment:
6.4 mL 64% 8.2 mL 82% 9.0 mL (90%) 9.3 mL (93%)
21 hours Sediment: Sediment: Sediment: Sediment:
4.8 mL 48% 5.6 mL 56% 5.2 mL (52%) 5.4 mL (54%)
24 hours Sediment: Sediment: Sediment: Sediment:
4.8 mL 48% 5.6m1 56% 5.4 mL (54%) 5.2 mL (52%)
Degree of 12 14 13.5 13
Flocculation
5
Example 4
A suspension composition representative of the compositions of this invention
is
described in Table 4.1 below. This formulation has 4% triamcinolone acetonide
and
0.015% polysorbate 80. The viscosity of this formulation is about 5 cps.
(Brookfield
10 LVT viscometer using a CP-42 spindle at 60 rpm.)
The particle size measurement of a representative lot of this composition is
provided
in Table 4.2 (measurements were made using a Microtrac S3000 instrument). The
median particle size is 5.6 pm.
The force required to extrude this composition through a one-half inch 30
gauge
needle attached to 1 mL tuberculin syringe is provided in Table 4.3. The
results
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show that the required force was much smaller than that for Kenlaog-40
suspension
(see Example 1, Table 1.3). In this case, there was no plugging of the 30
gauge
needle.
A settling study of the type described in Example 2 was also performed and
Composition K had a Degree of Flocculation of about 13, indicating it is a
highly
flocculated composition.
Table 4.1
Composition of Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection
Component Composition mg/mL
K
Triamcinolone 4.0 40
Acetonide
Polysorbate 80 0.015 0.15
Carboxymethylcellulos 0.5 5.0
e Sodium
Sodium Chloride 0.55 5.5
Potassium Chloride 0.075 0.75
Calcium Chloride 0.048 0.48
Dih drate
Magnesium Chloride 0.03 0.3
Hexah drate
Sodium Acetate 0.39 3.9
Trih drate
Sodium Citrate 0.17 1.7
(Dihydrate)
Sodium Hydroxide Adjust pH to Adjust pH
and/or approx. 6.8 to approx.
Hydrochloric Acid 6.8
Water for Injection Qs to 100% s to 1 mL
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Table 4.2
Particle Size Data for a Representative Lot of Triamcinolone Acetonide
Suspension FID 110300
Composition Particle Size (pm) Particle Size Particle Size
x 10 (pm) (pm) x so
(by Microtrac) x 50 (by Microtrac)
(by Microtrac)
K 1.6 5.6 10.8
Table 4.3
Extrusion Force Data For Triamcinolone Acetonide Sterile Suspension
(1 mL Tuberculin Syringe with 30 GA x1/2" needle)
Composition Average Load Maximum Load
lbs force lbs force
Standard Deviation
K 0.55 1.1 (no plugging
(0.205) occurred)
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Example 5
Compositions of 1% and 8% tandospirone suspensions are provided in Table 5.1
below.
Table 5.1
Tandospione Suspension Compositions
Component Composition 1 Composition N
M
Tandospirone 1.0 8.0
Polysorbate 80 or 0.005 0.02
T loxa of
Carboxymethylcellulose 0.5 0.5
Sodium
Sodium Chloride 0.8 0.8
Dibasic Sodium 0.25 0.25
Phosphate
Dodecah drate
Sodium Hydroxide Qs to approx. Qs to approx.
and/or 7.5 0.2 7.5 0.2
Hydrochloric Acid
Water for Injection Qs to 100% Qs to 100%
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